Best place to get rear axle bushes

[jakemorris]

Hey guys,
As the subject really. I need to replace my rear bishes in my 150 tdi . Any particular brand to look out for?
meyle? oem?

Thanks in advance

Jake

 

[Cupra Ross]

Hey guys,
As the subject really. I need to replace my rear bishes in my 150 tdi . Any particular brand to look out for?
meyle? oem?

Thanks in advance

Jake

Febi Bilstein are pretty good. Never had a bad part from them: http://www.vwspares.co.uk/leon_suspension_rear.php

 

[jakemorris]

Ah thanks, any idea what size i need?

Thanks

Jake

 

[nd-photo.nl]

You can also check eBay for uprated Powerflex bushes

 

[Alex]

Powerflex bushings is an excellent solution. I already replaced the front on my Leon and will replace the rear set soon.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Rear set is a real ballache without special tools, let me tell you that! Hardest DIY jobbie I did in my garage.

Old vs New top view by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Old vs New side view by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Special tool put to work by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Action shot by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Its in! by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

 

[jakemorris]

Thanks. What special tools do you recommend?
Jake

 

[MacRDG]

wow! those old bushes were fecked!